Evidence in: logging native forests kills biodiversity

Scientists in a new study, just published in the prestigious journal ‘Nature’, have demonstrated the importance of Australia stepping up its protection of native forests to defend biodiversity, said Greens Senator for NSW and forests spokesperson Lee Rhiannon (SMH online today).

“Logging forests is shown to devastate biodiversity, with disturbed forests poorer in the richness of mammals, birds, plants and other species,” said Senator Rhiannon.

“This study debunks the myth that secondary forests have the same biodiversity values.